Description
A vibrant summer salad combining smoky grilled corn, savory BBQ sausage (halal substitute), crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and a zesty tangy dressing. Perfect for outdoor gatherings, this dish balances sweet, smoky, and fresh flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
4 ears of corn, husked
1 lb halal BBQ sausage (turkey or chicken-based)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Corn kernels, grilled
BBQ sausage, grilled
Bell peppers, red and orange, grilled
Red onion, grilled
Cherry tomatoes, fresh
Avocado, diced
Cilantro, chopped
Lime juice
Chili powder
Smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
Grill corn on husks, turning occasionally, until charred and tender (10-12 minutes)
Grill halal BBQ sausage until fully cooked (15-20 minutes), then slice into rounds
Char red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and red onion on the grill
Combine grilled corn, peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes, and avocado in a bowl
In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes
Pour dressing over salad and mix gently with cilantro
Notes
Use halal-certified sausage for dietary compliance
Adjust red pepper flakes to desired spice level
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days
Grill ingredients separately to maintain texture contrast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg